Ashley, garde d’enfant - T4C Cochrane

Dear Family,

My name is Ashley I am a 20 year-old (female) Canadian student. Although I currently live in Ontario, I come from a family of 4: My parents, Paula and Jim, my mother owns her own business and my stepfather drives transports. I have one brother, his name is daniel and he's a year younger than me.

In about a year or two I plan to pursue a nursing degree, but I am yet to make up my mind concerning my future area of specialization. So, at the moment, I would like to take some time out of academics to have a different life experience, and to have time to calmly reflect on my future academic/professional orientation.
Among others, I provided after-school tuition to children aged between 5 to 10 years. I also organized for them and took part in recreational indoor and outdoor activities: we sang, danced, played games, role played, drew, painted, and narrated stories. We also visited the public library, the local animal park, went out on picnics and a camping trip.

I have helped my parents look after my brother since birth. now i live on my own but I was nevertheless much more involved in caring for them on a daily basis. I love children and love to spend time with them so from time to time I find myself in their ever animated company. I can comfortably say that I sincerely enjoy spending time with children.

When it comes to leisure, I take pleasure in the simple things in life. I enjoy being outdoors, being with my friends, going for walks, visiting places I have not been to, and reading a good book. I also enjoy painting and on dull or rainy days, Did I already mention that I love to read and write?.
I would be happy to have the opportunity to speak with you: to answer whatever questions you may have about me or my childcare experiences; to learn more about your family; your interests and to know more about what you expect from the au pair arrangement.

Thank you very much for your interest in my application!
I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours Sincerely,
Ashley :)